Northern Maine Community College l 33 Edgemont Drive l Presque Isle, ME 04769 l 207-768-2785

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PROGRAM PURPOSEPlumbing and heating is a two-year program providing instruction in all phases of repair, maintenance, and installation of plumbing and heating equipment. The first year of the program is spent in the plumbing lab learning to work with several types of pipes including copper, steel and plastic. Plumbing fundamentals will be emphasized along with water pump systems and domestic water systems. In the second year, students study the fundamentals for warm air and hydronic heating systems including system design, sizing and troubleshooting. They will become in volved in the hands-on practice of installation, maintenance and adjust ment of equipment, as well as the wiring of electrical components of oil and propane burners, including troubleshooting, testing and adjusting. Students also gain experience in alternative heating systems including solar thermal, heat pumps and biomass. The program prepares students for several certifications and licenses in the fields of plumbing, heating, propane and refrigerant handling.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIESCompletion of the plumbing program gives graduates eligibili ty to take the Journeyman Plumbing examination, and completion of the heating program gives eligibility to take the Journeyman Oil Burner License examination.

Graduates qualify as technicians in plumbing, heating and water pump service. They will also find employment opportunities with: • plumbing and heating contractors • maintenance workers • plumbing and heating draft persons • plumbing and heating warehouse workers and salespersons. Addi tional experience may provide opportunities as managers, supervi sors or business owners.

Individuals with felony convictions may not be able to obtain licensure in certain professions.

PLUMBING & HEATING

SUCCEED HEREAPPLICATION PROCEDUREThe following procedures constitute the admissions process:1. An application form must be

submitted accompanied by a non refundable $20 application fee.2. An official high school transcript

must also be submitted (current seniors’ transcripts should include completed ranking periods).

3. HiSET/GED test scores must be submitted by applicants who are

not high school graduates. 4. Official college transcripts must be

submitted by applicants who have attended other colleges or post-secondary schools.

5. Placement testing or appropriate SAT scores, individual interviews and campus tours are required, in most cases, prior to being admitted.

6. Admissions decisions are made as quickly as possible once a

candidate’s file is complete.7. Accepted applicants are required to

make a deposit within thirty days of acceptance. Students requesting on campus housing are required to submit an additional deposit to reserve space in the residential complex.

Graduates have the opportunity to sit for their Journeyman’s license exam right after graduation.

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NMCC is an equal opportunity/affirmative action institution and employer. For more information, please call 768-2791.

Associate in Applied Science Degree ProgramFirst Semester C L CR COL 103 College Success 1 0 1 ENG 111 English Composition 3 0 3t PLH 101 Plumbing Technology 3 0 3t PLH 109 Plumbing Lab I 0 9 3t PLH 113 Pipefitting Calculations 3 0 3 SAE 117 Occupational Safety 1 0 1 11 9 14

Second Semester DRR 117 Blueprint Read for Const Trades 2 2 3 MAT 119 Applied Mathematics 4 0 4t PLH 122 Plumbing Code Review 3 0 3t PLH 123 Plumbing Lab II 0 9 3t PLH 126 Water Pumps and Treatment 1 2 2 10 13 15

Third Semester PHY 150 Physics 3 2 4t PLH 211 Heating I 3 9 6t PLH 212 Refrigeration & Air 1 3 2 Conditioningt PLH 216 Propane & Natural Gas I 2 2 3 Humanities Elective 3 0 3 12 18 18

Fourth Semester COM 221 Technical Communications 3 0 3t PLH 213 Solid Fuel Equipment 1 3 2t PLH 219 Propane & Natural Gas II 2 2 3t PLH 222 Heating II 2 9 5t PLH 225 Maine Oil/Solid Fuel Code I 1 0 1 Social Science Elective 3 0 3 12 14 17

TOTAL REQUIRED 64

t Major courses; a minimum grade of "C" or 2.0 required.

PLUMBING Certificate ProgramFirst Semester C L CR ENG 111 English Composition 3 0 3t PLH 101 Plumbing Technology 3 0 3t PLH 109 Plumbing Lab I 0 9 3t PLH 113 Pipefitting Calculations 3 0 3 SAE 117 Occupational Safety 1 0 1 10 9 13

Second Semester DRR 117 Blueprint Read for Const Trades 2 2 3 MAT 119 Applied Mathematics 4 0 4t PLH 122 Plumbing Code Review 3 0 3t PLH 123 Plumbing Lab II 0 9 3t PLH 126 Water Pumps and Treatment 1 2 2 10 13 15

TOTAL REQUIRED 28

HEATING - Certificate ProgramFirst Semester C L CR ENG 111 English Composition 3 0 3t PLH 211 Heating I 3 9 6t PLH 212 Refrigeration & Air 1 3 2 Conditioningt PLH 216 Propane & Natural Gas I 2 2 3 9 14 14

Second Semester MAT 119 Applied Mathematics 4 0 4t PLH 213 Solid Fuel Equipment 1 3 2t PLH 219 Propane & Natural Gas II 2 2 3t PLH 222 Heating II 2 9 5t PLH 225 Maine Oil/Solid Fuel Code I 1 0 1 10 14 15

TOTAL REQUIRED 29

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PLUMBING & HEATING2018-2019 Curriculum